K-drama "Hymn of Death "

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Hymn of Death is a beautiful romantic drama depicting the pure love of Yun Sim Deok ( Shin Hye Sun) and Kim U-Jin ( Lee Jong Suk) . It is based on a true story. 
The story is based during the time when Koreans were under the Japanese rule in the year 1921. Kim U Jin is a writer student who writes plays, stories where he conveys his feelings and thoughts on being under the Japanese rule where they had freedom 10 years ago and now they are not independent. He uses the name Kim Soosan as his writer name. 
On the other hand, Yun Sim Deok is a music student who wishes to be the first woman Soprano to sing on the Korean stage. She uses Yun Soosun as her singer name. 
Both meet each other and Sim Deok falls in love with U Jin but she never knew that Sim Deok is already a married man. After knowing the truth, they maintain a distance and after 5 years, they meet again and this time, both are so in love that they can't live without each other. Both of them face several hardships in their own lives where the only option left for their mental peace is death. They together commit suicide and this is where the story ends but their love remains eternal. 
The extracts have been taken from the journal written by U Jin. The drama is so well performed that it looks highly realistic. There is not much melodrama added and the audience can actually feel their lives, their beautiful love. 
Rating : 10/10

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